http://www.strengthspeedagility.com Sports Performance Training Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:02:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.strengthspeedagility.com/sexy-and-i-know-it-glute-protocol/ http://www.strengthspeedagility.com/sexy-and-i-know-it-glute-protocol/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:59:28 +0000 Michael http://www.strengthspeedagility.com/?p=2188 function sbmgValidateFormPostPg1(name,email) { var email_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg1' + '_' + email); var reg = /^([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\@([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\.([A-Za-z]{2,4})$/; var msg = ''; if ( reg.test(email_fld.value) == false ) msg += '- Valid Email Required'; if ( msg == '' ) return true; else alert(msg); return false; } I have been getting a lot of questions about glute exercises, which is no surprise really. I mean who doesn’t want to develop serious glute strength, and build a great looking ass? The goal... Read more »]]> http://www.strengthspeedagility.com/sexy-and-i-know-it-glute-protocol/feed/ 0 http://www.strengthspeedagility.com/7-top-cricket-strength-training-exercises/ http://www.strengthspeedagility.com/7-top-cricket-strength-training-exercises/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:44:26 +0000 Michael http://www.strengthspeedagility.com/?p=2184 function sbmgValidateFormPostPg2(name,email) { var email_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg2' + '_' + email); var reg = /^([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\@([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\.([A-Za-z]{2,4})$/; var msg = ''; if ( reg.test(email_fld.value) == false ) msg += '- Valid Email Required'; if ( msg == '' ) return true; else alert(msg); return false; } I believe that there are certain basic bodyweight movements that should form the foundation of your strength training programs, such as push-ups, pull-ups, lunges, jumps, squats and sprinting etc. Unfortunately,... Read more »]]> http://www.strengthspeedagility.com/7-top-cricket-strength-training-exercises/feed/ 1 http://www.strengthspeedagility.com/17-of-the-best-fat-loss-tips-part-2/ http://www.strengthspeedagility.com/17-of-the-best-fat-loss-tips-part-2/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:08:18 +0000 Michael http://www.strengthspeedagility.com/?p=2039 function sbmgValidateFormPostPg3(name,email) { var email_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg3' + '_' + email); var reg = /^([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\@([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\.([A-Za-z]{2,4})$/; var msg = ''; if ( reg.test(email_fld.value) == false ) msg += '- Valid Email Required'; if ( msg == '' ) return true; else alert(msg); return false; } If you have not had a look at part 1 yet then go and have a quick read – 17 of the best Fat loss Tips : Part 1  Now... Read more »]]> http://www.strengthspeedagility.com/17-of-the-best-fat-loss-tips-part-2/feed/ 0 http://www.strengthspeedagility.com/17-of-the-best-fat-loss-tips-part-1/ http://www.strengthspeedagility.com/17-of-the-best-fat-loss-tips-part-1/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:17:52 +0000 Michael http://www.strengthspeedagility.com/?p=2036 function sbmgValidateFormPostPg4(name,email) { var email_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg4' + '_' + email); var reg = /^([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\@([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\.([A-Za-z]{2,4})$/; var msg = ''; if ( reg.test(email_fld.value) == false ) msg += '- Valid Email Required'; if ( msg == '' ) return true; else alert(msg); return false; } 1. Have a Plan If you fail to plan, you plan to fail! It is important that from the outset you have a specific, measurable and realistic goal in mind.... Read more »]]> http://www.strengthspeedagility.com/17-of-the-best-fat-loss-tips-part-1/feed/ 0 http://www.strengthspeedagility.com/how-to-hit-a-straight-drive/ http://www.strengthspeedagility.com/how-to-hit-a-straight-drive/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 04:18:26 +0000 Michael http://www.strengthspeedagility.com/?p=2203 function sbmgValidateFormPostPg5(name,email) { var email_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg5' + '_' + email); var reg = /^([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\@([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\.([A-Za-z]{2,4})$/; var msg = ''; if ( reg.test(email_fld.value) == false ) msg += '- Valid Email Required'; if ( msg == '' ) return true; else alert(msg); return false; } The straight drive is one of the most important shots to be able to execute as a batsman. It is a run scoring opportunity when bowlers search for LBW’s and... Read more »]]> http://www.strengthspeedagility.com/how-to-hit-a-straight-drive/feed/ 0 http://www.strengthspeedagility.com/8-things-young-athletes-need-to-master/ http://www.strengthspeedagility.com/8-things-young-athletes-need-to-master/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:09:49 +0000 Michael http://www.strengthspeedagility.com/?p=2193 function sbmgValidateFormPostPg6(name,email) { var email_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg6' + '_' + email); var reg = /^([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\@([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\.([A-Za-z]{2,4})$/; var msg = ''; if ( reg.test(email_fld.value) == false ) msg += '- Valid Email Required'; if ( msg == '' ) return true; else alert(msg); return false; } I believe we should be teaching and incorporating basic body weight movements with all our kids. I mean as skills coaches we put so much time and effort into teaching... 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Read more »]]> http://www.strengthspeedagility.com/half-kneeling-single-arm-landmine-press/feed/ 3 http://www.strengthspeedagility.com/scrawny-to-brawny-in-6-simple-steps/ http://www.strengthspeedagility.com/scrawny-to-brawny-in-6-simple-steps/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 23:21:37 +0000 Michael http://www.strengthspeedagility.com/?p=2174 function sbmgValidateFormPostPg8(name,email) { var email_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg8' + '_' + email); var reg = /^([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\@([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\.([A-Za-z]{2,4})$/; var msg = ''; if ( reg.test(email_fld.value) == false ) msg += '- Valid Email Required'; if ( msg == '' ) return true; else alert(msg); return false; } Anyone who’s ever made the transition from scrawny to brawny knows that getting big isn’t an accident. Putting on muscle does not just happen overnight and it doesn’t come without... Read more »]]> http://www.strengthspeedagility.com/scrawny-to-brawny-in-6-simple-steps/feed/ 0 http://www.strengthspeedagility.com/carb-choices/ http://www.strengthspeedagility.com/carb-choices/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:41:58 +0000 Michael http://www.strengthspeedagility.com/?p=2171 function sbmgValidateFormPostPg9(name,email) { var email_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg9' + '_' + email); var reg = /^([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\@([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\.([A-Za-z]{2,4})$/; var msg = ''; if ( reg.test(email_fld.value) == false ) msg += '- Valid Email Required'; if ( msg == '' ) return true; else alert(msg); return false; } If you are trying to lose body fat or simply want to be healthier, choosing the “RIGHT” carbohydrates is really important. For years we were told “high carb-low fat” which... Read more »]]> http://www.strengthspeedagility.com/carb-choices/feed/ 0 http://www.strengthspeedagility.com/paleo-water-the-original-primal-energy-drink/ http://www.strengthspeedagility.com/paleo-water-the-original-primal-energy-drink/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:26:18 +0000 Michael http://www.strengthspeedagility.com/?p=2085 function sbmgValidateFormPostPg10(name,email) { var email_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg10' + '_' + email); var reg = /^([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\@([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\.([A-Za-z]{2,4})$/; var msg = ''; if ( reg.test(email_fld.value) == false ) msg += '- Valid Email Required'; if ( msg == '' ) return true; else alert(msg); return false; } I get asked quite a lot what my preferred “energy drink” is. My answer is WATER. Drinking a healthy amount of water is vital for everyone’s health. It is amazing... Read more »]]> http://www.strengthspeedagility.com/paleo-water-the-original-primal-energy-drink/feed/ 0